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Season 1 – American Classic

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A narcissistic Broadway star returns to his hometown after a public meltdown and decides to save his family-run theater by directing and starring in a production of a great American classic.

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Richard Roeper RogerEbert.com 1d
This is curl-up-on-the-sofa comfort viewing at its finest, a "Forced Fresh Start" redemption arc story in the tradition of "Northern Exposure," "Hart of Dixie," "Schitt’s Creek," and "Ted Lasso." Go to Full Review Abe Friedtanzer Awards Buzz 1d
6/10
As light entertainment that, episode to episode, runs just over thirty minutes, American Classic delivers a bit of nostalgia for simpler times, where the biggest threat to anyone’s livelihood is that their ego might be outshone by someone else’s. Go to Full Review Brittany Frederick TVBrittanyF.com 2d
A+
The MGM+ comedy American Classic deserves a standing ovation. It’s perfectly cast and written so sincerely, with genuine laughs but just as much genuine emotion... It's some of the best comedy in years. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Michael Hoffman

Creator

Bob Martin

Creator

Kevin Kline

Richard Bean

Jon Tenney

Jon Bean

Laura Linney

Kristen Forrest Bean

Jane Alexander

Ethel Bean

Episodes

Episode 1 Airs Mar 1 Pilot Star Richard Bean suffers a public meltdown and returns to his hometown theater where he first discovered his brilliance; he's shocked to find the once-respected theater, now run by his brother Jon and ex Kristen, has become a dinner theater. Details Episode 2 Airs Mar 1 Swan Song Richard begs Alvy for a Broadway return while tensions with Kristen escalate; Miranda struggles between acting and Penn; Kristen faces a shady developer; Richard produces his mother's funeral, making a shocking announcement. Details Episode 3 Airs Mar 8 Juniper Berries As Richard plans his Our Town, Jon tries to rein him in; Boyle offers Kristen a payment holiday for a dinner invite; Richard's fundraising falters but is hopeful after an evening onstage; Boyle drops a bombshell at dinner. Details Episode 4 Airs Mar 15 Big Spender Tensions escalate between Kristen and Richard; auditions reveal Millersburg's shrinking talent pool; Miranda's protests complicate Kristen's deal with Boyle; Boyle blindsides Richard with a demand. Details Episode 5 Airs Mar 22 Schicklgruber Rehearsals begin for Richard's Our Town and Nadia proves to be a directing challenge; Kristen bonds with Richard's ex; Jon and Boyle take a fateful trip to Atlantic City and Nadia misinterprets Richard's private rehearsals with disastrous results. Details Episode 6 Airs Mar 29 Real Rain As the casino vote nears, Kristen juggles Miranda's protests and Boyle's demands; Jon wrestles with guilt over Atlantic City while Richard tries to mend things with Nadia; the production faces crises when romance blooms backstage and Linus bows out. Details Episode 7 Airs Apr 5 Camelot After the casino vote Richard's production undergoes big changes and Kristen's job is on the line; Nadia chooses between Boyle and the play; Richard recruits Jon for the show; a final Circle of Truth reveals a shocking secret. Details Episode 8 Airs Apr 12 Our Town Richard and Kristen panic after the Circle of Truth revelation; Miranda is missing, and Alby warns that theater critic Xander Young is attending opening night; Linus drops a bomb at the party that changes the Bean family forever. Details
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Season Info

Director
Michael Hoffman, Tricia Brock
Creator
Michael Hoffman, Bob Martin
Executive Producer
Kevin Kline, Michael Hoffman, Bob Martin, Ellen Fairey, Leslie Urdang, Anthony Bregman, David Levine, Garrett Kemble, Jon Tenney, Laura Linney
Network
MGM+
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 1, 2026